The HeartRome 50 dining highlights of 2016

This was one of the hardest pieces I’ve had to put together all year. How does one wrap up a year of dining experiences when it seems that whether it’s been for work or pleasure, food has been the one constant!

From Michelin stars in Paris, Rome, Capri, San Sebastián, Modena, Bilbao and Verona to trattorias, pizzerias, cafes, street food carts, pubs and gelaterias, here are the 50 highlights of my 2016 in plates! In no particular order, I might add.

L’Epicure, Paris

Because: This is where the Michelin Guide began and eating at a 3 star establishment in Paris doesn’t happen every day! (Read more about my experience here)Semilla, Paris

Because: Verona is so pretty and romantic that it’s made for fancy dinners like this! (Read more here) Flavio al Velavevodetto, Rome

Because: I think it’s still hands down, one of the best trattorias in Rome. Da Enzo, Rome

Because: I eat burrata every time I step foot in the door. My fave go to in Rome and it never lets me down! (For more places to eat in Trastevere, click here) Pasticceria Lullo, Guardiagrele, Abruzzo

Because: They have this pastry called “Nun’s Tits”! It’s delicious by the way!! (If you want to read about this sweet and Abruzzo click here) Nerua, Bilbao

Because: I don’t mind a spot of refined dining in a world famous museum (Guggenheim). (Read more here) Akellare, San Sebastián

Because: San Sebastián has more Michelin starred restaurants per capital than Paris or Tokyo and I had to try one! It was pretty phenomenal. Zuma, Rome

Because: I love modern Japanese fusion cuisine. And it’s in one of the most stunning locations – atop the Fendi store and new Fendi Suites. (Read all about why I think Zuma belongs in Rome) Trapetto di Caprafico, Chieti Province, Abruzzo

Because: You can never beat a home cooked meal in Abruzzo – especially at a family run winery! Colonnades at the Signet Library, Edinburgh

Because: I’m a sucker for high tea and when it’s a surprise organised by special friends in a library, it’s all the better! (Read more about Edinburgh here) Antica Focacceria Sapori Siciliani, Cefalù, Sicily

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Rome has this unique ability to make you love it one minute, hate it the next and then fall hopelessly in love with her all over again!
This blog is a fun way for me to keep family and friends updated on my travels and provide you all with some insight into what it’s like living the modern-day dolce vita!
In my (biased) opinion Rome is the most beautiful city in the world and I’m proud to call it home. Put quite simply, I absolutely HeartRome and these are my life and times in the eternal city.
Maria